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Aug, 2014

Uxim 7.5 & 15

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Meloxicam 7.5mg & 15mg Pharmacological Class: NSAIDS Indications Pain and inflammation in Rheumatic Disease Exacerbations of OA Ankylosing Spondylosis Dosage & Administration Recommended starting & maintenance dose is 7.5mg dialy. Maximum dose is 15mg daily. Contra-Indications Hypersensitivity to meloxicam Allergic reaction to NSAIDS; Asprin Asthmatics Warnings Risk of GI ulceration; bleeding and perforation –  to avoid this risk use the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible period. Do not give to patients with Asprin triad Avoid in patients with advanced kidney disease Avoid in late pregnancy

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Aug, 2014

Unigel 100/180mm

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For the use by a Registered  Medical Practitioner or  Hospital or a Laboratory only. Composition: Each 5ml contains Magaldrate USP 400mg  and Simethicone USP 20mg . PHARMACOLOGICAL  ACTION: Magaldrate + Simethicone Suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate. Pharmacokinetics: Both Magaldrate and simethicone  are not absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract at therapeutic doses. Indications: Magaldrate is a common antacid drug that is […]

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Aug, 2014

Unibrol Syrup

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Pharmacological Class: Broad spectrum aminoglycoside derivative Indications Intestinal protozoal infections (Amoebiasis / Cryptosporodiasis / Giardiasis) Tapeworm infections = not treatment of choice Suppression of intestinal flora pre-operatively and management of hepatic encephalopathy Dosage & Administration Amoebiasis / Lambliasis / crytosporodiasis / trichomoniasis Adults: 500mg/day for 6 days (taken with the meals) Children: 50mg/kg/day for 6 days Prophylactic sterilization in GI surgery Adult: 2g dialy for 3 days Children: 50mg/kg/day for 3 days. Taeniasis & other Tapeworm Infections: 4g by mouth as a single dose or divided doses over a course […]

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Aug, 2014

Throza Tablets

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Composition: Throza 250mg: Each film coated tablet contains Azithromycin dihydrate B.P equivalent to Azithromycin  250mg. Throza 500mg: Each film coated tablet contains Azithromycin dihydrate B.P equivalent to Azithromycin  500mg. Clinical pharmacology: Throza tablets contain the active ingredient azithromycin, an azalide, a subclass of macrolide antibiotics, for oral administration.  Macrolide antibiotics are bacteriostatic agents that inhibit protein synthesis by binding reversibly to 50s ribosomal subunits of sensitive micro – organisms. Azithromycin is sequestered in leukocytes and therefore available at the site of infection in higher concentrations than serum levels. Although dosed […]

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Aug, 2014

Neladol Suspension

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Composition: Suspension: Each 5ml contains Paracetamol B.P…….. 120mg Instructions: Neladol is a para-aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is used in the symptomatic management of pain and fever. Absorption and Excretion: Neladol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 10 to 60 minutes after oral administration. It is distributed into most body tissues. It crosses the placenta and is present in breast milk. The administration half-life of the drug varies from about 1 to 3 hours. It is metabolized predominantly in the […]

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